Special Report

Pawan factor makes Andhra enigmatic....

Halfway through this tumultuous period of polling, the mind of the Andhra Pradesh voter in the post-bifurcation phase is highly unpredictable....

Special Story

Pune's pre-poll Jitters

Political parties in Pune district have a reason to worry. The main problem is not just how to tackle their political opponents, but how to deal with their own rank and files who are sulking.....

Business

After Bollystars, Now Bolly-Jingles Woo Consumers!

On one side is advertising, the powerful persuasive, seductive marketing tool mandated to inform, educate, convince and sell products & services to a constituency....

Arts

Aamir's Seasoned Run With Truth

You're starting the second season of your show, Satyamev Jayate. What all have you learned while doing the research.....

Rear Window

No politics on Water....

The Yettinahole Project is launched with no clearances taken by any of concerned environment or forest organizations, or from central government nodal.....

Far Pavilion

No Child's Play This

In 1994, Crimea declared independence, the Ukraine denied it, but the vote went ahead anyway, with about an 80 percent agreement for independence.....

Book Review

Ted Grant: The Permanent Revolutionary

Ted Grant had certainly made a significant impact on British politics as the founder and theoretical inspirer of the Militant Tendency. The success of Militant had turned us into a household name.

Movie Review

Muppets Most Wanted

When The Muppets returned to the big screen in 2011, thanks to fanboy Jason Segel who co-wrote the story and starred in the movie, everyone was refreshingly surprised by how endearing and enduring their brand of humor had remained. Kermit The Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear